Zebra Access is delighted to be awarded a grant from Comic Relief Community Fund (England)

Zebra Access have been awarded a £9,007 grant from the Comic Relief Community Fund (England) to deliver 'Deaf Healthy Living' project which will provide Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing and Deafened participants opportunties to engage with gender specific health workshops, activities, arts & craft sessions educational trips and peer group support network.

The Comic Relief Community Fund (England) invests in grassroots community-led organisations to bring about lasting change and legacy through projects that support Comic Relief’s themes: Children Survive & Thrive; Fighting for Gender Justice; A Safe Place to Be; and Mental Health Matters.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to strengthen local organisations to drive community projects forward, as well as providing the necessary funding and support that groups need to kick-start new initiatives.

Chris Beech, Zebra Access' Project Development Manager said:

'Zebra Access is delighted to receive Comic Relief grant which will offer the local Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing and Deafened people opportuinities to lead healthier lives and access activities, health and social opportunities and information in their preferred language without barriers. I cannot emphase the importance of this grant given that it is well documented that these marginalised people and communities are twice more likely to suffer from Mental Wellbeing. Please do watch this space for more details about those health workshops, activities, arts & craft sessions and educational trips.'

The Comic Relief Community Fund (England) is administered by the national community charity, Groundwork. 

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive, said:

“Comic Relief Community Fund (England) contributes funds to community projects being delivered by grassroots organisations and we’re delighted to support this project. The diversity of projects that are being funded shows that local communities have a passion to create something great in their area.” 

Please do not hesitate to contact Chris Beech for more details about this project on chris@zebra-access.com